From the North to South of Brazil, These Are the Brazilian Stories Coming to Netflix
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- 22 Jun 2022
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Netflix started 2022 with new announcements of Brazilian productions across different formats and genres that will continue at full speed through the year’s end. Brazilian wills enjoy new stories and characters from across the country: from the comedy of the Northeast to through the country ‘sertanejo’ music of the Midwestern region and the rap from São Paulo to racing at the speed limit in Paraná.
The first announcement is the sequel of Ricos de Amor, directed by Bruno Garotti, who also wrote the script alongside Sylvio Gonçalves. This time, the plot takes place in the north of Brazil, with Giovanna Lancellotti and Danilo Mesquita returning to star as Paula and Teto. While she returns to her work as a volunteer doctor, he needs to definitively overcome his spoiled ways and confront the interests of a powerful farmer. “The development process of Ricos de Amor 2 has been even more exciting because of the privilege of working with professionals from the North of the country and the diverse talents that bring personality and a freshness to the film,” comments Garotti.
In documentaries, the latest production comes from the streets of the outskirts of São Paulo, where Racionais MC's started the most important rap movement in the country. Directed by Juliana Vicente, a documentary about the group will show exclusive interviews and scenes, recorded over more than 30 years of career, in addition to the impact and legacy of the musicians since their first shows in the city.
In series, a new comedy series that will bring digital content creator Ademara to Netflix for the first time, alongside actress Mel Maia, who play two sisters who after going viral on the internet will have to learn to balance their real life with that of social media. The second season of Invisible City, created by Carlos Saldanha, is also on its way, with the direction and production teams already working in Belém, Pará, under the leadership of Director Luis Carone and the Assistant Director Graciela Guarani. "It's important to be able to recognize, value and respect what we have here in the country. And not only through technique and production, but through a coherent narrative that makes sense. What touches the public? What makes us reflect? This dialogue is extremely necessary," says Graciela. Read More...
